Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old City

Phillies

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

1. Old City Marker

Inscription. Tucked in between Independence National Historic park and the waterfront, the Old City neighborhood is home to many historic attractions, including the Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, Franklin Court, and Carpenters' Hall. Old city also boasts some of Philadelphia's most unique modern attractions. Many of its venerable factories have been converted into attractive and unusual living and commercial spaces. This nightlife here is hip and hopping, with trendy shops and restaurants around every corner.

Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places.

Location. 39° 54.314′ N, 75° 10.031′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is at the intersection of Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street and Pattison Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Square (here, next to this marker); 2011 (here, next to this marker); 2007 (here, next to this

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marker); 2021 (here, next to this marker); 2022 (here, next to this marker); 2019 (a few steps from this marker); 2004 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 2022 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

2. Old City Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.